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Surprising Nutrient Deficiencies Behind 3 Neurological Problems by Naturesfieldng: 3:23pm On Jul 25
The nerves are like your brain’s right hand and are indispensable. This is because they send electrical signals throughout your body, which control movement and other automatic activities. However, when there is a miscommunication or dysfunction in the nerves that can affect their function, it can lead to various neurological conditions.

However, some of these neurological conditions can be triggered by nutrient deficiencies you might not know. This can happen because your nerves need energy and nourishment to perform their vital functions optimally.
Here are three neurological problems nutrient deficiencies can cause:

Epilepsy:

This is a stigmatized and dreaded condition that can occur at any age. Unfortunately, a lot of people do not know the underlying cause of epilepsy and even attach unorthodox beliefs to it. Epilepsy is a condition that makes the brain susceptible to recurrent episodes of seizures. A variety of factors can cause epilepsy, such as brain tumors and infections, brain malformations, strokes, etc. However, a deficiency in vitamin B1 can also trigger the onset of epilepsy. This is because vitamin B1 deficiency leads to decreased secretion of the inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, leading to epilepsy.

Cerebral palsy:

This is a condition caused by damage or abnormal development of the parts of the brain responsible for movement. It occurs before or shortly after birth when the brain is still developing. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to nerve and brain damage, increasing the severity of this condition. In other words, a deficiency of Vitamin B12 can worsen the symptoms of cerebral palsy, such as poor feeding, abnormal reflexes, irritability, etc.

Sciatica and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:

This is pain or numbness in the lower back and wrist. Pain in the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest nerve in your body, can be debilitating, especially when you have to sit or drive for a long time. Deficiency in the B vitamins, especially vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12, can lead to sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome.

How to Overcome These Deficiencies

Deficiency in the B vitamins can cause havoc on your nervous system. This is because they facilitate the production, regeneration, and protection of the covering of the nerves called the myelin sheath. Therefore, to reduce the risk of developing these neurological conditions, you should:

Eat foods rich in B vitamins: These include foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, vegetables, avocados, etc. It is not enough to eat foods rich in B vitamins to ensure maximum absorption. This is because some digestive issues, smoking, alcohol intake, etc. can affect the absorption of B vitamins and lead to various deficiencies.

Take a vitamin B complex supplement: It might be a challenge to ensure you take the needed amount of B vitamins, but NATURE’SFIELD HIGH POTENCY B-MAX will lend a helping hand. This will provide you with all the B vitamins, which are the unpopular heroes of nerve health, and maintain the health of your nervous system.

If you experience symptoms such as tiredness, irritability, depression, or nervousness, it may be a good idea to take a B-complex supplement. Apart from the above neurological problems, nutrient deficiency such as a deficiency in B vitamins can trigger mental impairment, dementia, and other conditions that are connected to the nervous system. These neurological problems can be curbed by supplementing with NATURE’SFIELD HIGH POTENCY B-MAX.

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